Gov. Kathy Hochul has allocated $50 million for antipoverty programming, which is now being utilized by community-based groups across upstate New York.
Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse will invest the money, which was included in the FY 2025 Budget, to bring resources to help families living in poverty increase earnings and improve family well-being.
“Every family should have the opportunity to grow and thrive in New York, and I’m committed to delivering the resources to make that a reality,” Gov. Hochul said. “As the first Governor from Upstate New York in nearly a century, I know many of our neighbors struggle to make ends meet. Working together, we’re going to fight poverty and lift up the families who need it most.”…